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The Low Iodine Diet Cookbook

by Norene Gilletz; co-published with Your Health Press

317 pages; Black coil; catalogue #05-1602; ISBN 1-4120-6691-3; US$34.95, C$39.95, EUR28.95, £19.95

Easy and delicious recipes and tips for thyroid cancer patients

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About the Book      About the Author      Reviews      Excerpts      Catalogue Information

About the Book

The Low Iodine Cookbook is the ultimate cookbook for thyroid cancer patients who need to be on the low iodine diet (LID) for radioactive iodine treatment or scans. Written by a renowned cookbook author who is experienced with the issues involved with special diets and substitutions--particularly diets that don't allow dairy, or store-bought breads, the unique cookbook contains more than 250 kitchen-tested recipes and over 20 milk substitutes and variations, and an exhaustive nutritional analysis chart. At last, LID recipes are easy and delicious--by the woman critics hail as the "Julia Child" of specialty diet cooking. Always keeping her motto that "food that is good for you should taste good!" in mind, Norene's take on the LID is no exception. This book will change the lives of thyroid cancer patients.

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About the Author

Norene Gilletz is a popular author of specialty cookbooks in North America. Her recipes are developed for a wide audience, but have been long revered for their Kosher sections (many of her recipes use dairy alternatives) and Passover sections (recipes using matzo or matzo products instead of leavened bread) by her devoted Jewish readership. Norene is a food consultant, food writer and columnist, cooking teacher and lecturer. Norene is a Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) with the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). For more information about Norene Gilletz, visit www.gourmania.com.

With an introduction by Kenneth Ain, M.D., Professor of Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine; Director, Thyroid Oncology Program, Markey Cancer Center; Director, Thyroid Cancer Research Laboratory, Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ain is also medical advisor to the Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association and is the author of The Complete Thyroid Book. For more information, visit www.thyroidcancerdoctor.com.

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Reviews

Review quote from The Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group, Thry'vors News, Fall 2005

"A very useful tool for the thyroid cancer patient. It sets out very clearly and precisely what is and isn't acceptable to eat on the LID. There are so many versions of the low iodine diet out there, it can be very confusing and upsetting to patients. I know if I follow the recipes in the book that I am fine and don't have to constantly worry that I am not following the LID closely enough. My first two LIDs were definitely stressful and boring, but thanks to this book, the third time was a lot easier."

Review quote from the Consumer Connections Newsletter of the Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association

The book's introduction is written by Dr. Kenneth B. Ain, a thyroid oncologist. He describes the low iodine diet and explains its use by thyroid cancer patients who need to limit dietary iodine prior to and during radioactive iodine treatment or scans. Dr. Ain writes meticulously, and includes references to the professional literature within the text. He purposefully addresses the patient, while encouraging their physicians to also read the references.

Part One consists of chapters on shopping for allowable foods, meal planning, and eating out. Part Two contains the recipes.

There are chapters on Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, Desserts, Snacks, and Children's Menu. The recipes are practical and familiar, and contain reasonable numbers and types of ingredients. Helpful tips are also included. Examples of recipes are: pizza potato skins, saucy lemon zucchini, grilled London broil, pineapple sherbet, and avocado guacamole. The final chapter is a Nutrition Anaylsis Chart. It provides nutrition information on low iodine foods, including calories, fat (saturated monosaturated, and polyunsaturated), fiber, sugars, and sodium.

The author, Norene Gilletz, has written six other cookbooks. She does a very good job of providing thorough and understandable directions, along with a good selection of recipes.

This book's publisher specializes in consumer health issues with a small market.

I would recommend this book for a cancer or large general consumer health library.

Linda King, MLS, AHIP
Carlson Health Sciences Library
University of California Davis

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Excerpts

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Catalogue Information

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